Standard Lifting

Pekka Päkkilä, President, Standard Lifting

Our Standard Lifting Business Area is a world-leading provider of industrial cranes and lifting systems with capacities ranging from 100 kg to 100 tonnes.

A comprehensive product offering – extending all the way from industrial cranes, wire rope and chain hoists, and workstation cranes to jib cranes, monorail and light crane systems, and explosion-proof lifting equipment – means that Konecranes can provide a solution for virtually all lifting needs.

The product offering is based on a family of independent, regional brands, all with their distinct profiles – Morris Material Handling in the UK, Verlinde in France, SWF in Germany, R&M Materials Handling in the US, and Meiden Hoist System, a joint venture, in Japan – together with the Konecranes brand, which is used for our integrated offering and service. Konecranes has a unique advantage, as products are distributed through Konecranes' own service network which operates from more than 370 locations in 41 countries. Products are based on standardised components and product platforms, and are manufactured at plants in Finland, the US, China, France, Germany and the UK. The acquisition of R.Stahl Fördertechnik GmbH at the end of 2005 has added a further brand to the family.

The Standard Lifting customers come from virtually all industries, most typically smaller workshops in the general manufacturing sector, automotive manufacturing, and warehousing.

Vision

Konecranes’ vision is to consolidate its position as the technology leader in electric wire rope hoists and industrial cranes, and to be one of the fastest-growing global suppliers of workstation cranes and chain hoists.

Strategy

Our Standard Lifting Business Area is a world-leading provider of industrial cranes and lifting systems with capacities ranging from 100 kg to 100 tonnes. Standard Lifting's strategy is based on a broad market presence leveraging Konecranes’ own service network, independent dealers and a multibrand portfolio. A commitment to continuous product development, benefits of scale and operational flexibility provided by global product platforms, strength in growth markets and an active acquisition policy provides Konecranes with excellent future growth opportunities.

Meeting the need for better supply chains

Global industrial developments and the rationalisation of many production processes are among the key factors driving demand for Standard Lifting products. Customers need faster, safer, and more efficient lifting systems if they are to create better supply chains.